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Seanad: School Accommodation. (3 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Will the Minister of State ask the Minister for Education and Science to give us an update on the urgent need to provide extra school places in Lucan, particularly at primary level, for this coming September and for future academic years as well as the need for additional places at second level? It is urgent that this matter is addressed in time for September, when children should be starting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Senator Mooney referred to the issue of competitiveness, which was also raised last week by Senators Ulick Burke and Cox. I raise it in the context of job losses, including those announced yesterday in Navan, County Donegal and Macroom. I note the commitment given by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, in the Irish Independent today to do everything possible to...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Unfortunately, my colleagues and I omitted to table an amendment on Committee Stage but we have tabled two amendments on Report Stage, to which I wish to refer as they apply to this section. One of the amendments which was tabled in the other House last week asked that the commission would have the function of making recommendations to the Minister as to steps to be taken in respect of the...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I support this amendment. In the Dáil last week the Government included an amendment regarding the promotion of accessible taxis, but more could be done. A suggestion was made that there should be tax breaks. The acceptance of this amendment would recognise that people have to go to some expense to make taxis accessible.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: If we are to take Report Stage by 4.30 p.m. it does not give us much time for debate.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: Only five minutes more will be required to take Report Stage. I do not want to rush the debate.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I am worried that we might not reach it.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(2) In addition to its principal function set out in subsection (1), the Commission shall have the function of making recommendations to the Minister as to steps to be taken in respect of the position of persons who have experienced hardship by reason of the deregulation of the small public service vehicle...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The reason I have tabled these amendments is that it is important, as I noted on previous Stages, that the issue of the hardship caused to a number of taxi drivers and their families as a result of the deregulation of the taxi market is redressed and the matter revisited by the Government. The matter should not be overlooked. Many Members, including Deputies of the other House, have noted...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I agree with Senator Norris's comments in relation to Israel. I have previously advocated in the House that Ireland should play a role in the peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians. I totally condemn the actions taken recently by the Israeli Government. Because of Ireland's long experience of the peace process in the North of Ireland, we should encourage both sides in this...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the Bill in general and the need for regulation. This should have been done when moves were made to deregulate the taxi business. I agree with Senator Wilson on the need for structure and regulations. It should be pointed out that the initial Progressive Democrats-driven action, which was supported by Fianna Fáil, was designed to take these away. That was wrong. There was nothing...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Services for Children with Autism. (27 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I raise this matter in order to hear an update from the Minister on the situation in Lucan Educate Together national school. The issue has been raised with me by parents of children with autism who attend Lucan Educate Together national school. Music and art therapy has been provided for the children at the school and this initiative has been very successful. Despite a shortage of therapists...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I support the call for a debate on rural housing. An Taisce has been mentioned. There are opposing views on the issue. However, while I do not agree with its views, the fault does not lie with An Taisce but in how our development plans are framed, which prohibits rural housing.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: As I said, I am opposed to the views of An Taisce. However, the answer is not on the opposite side but somewhere in the middle. We need a formula which allows for rural housing, while protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability. The way to achieve this is through the inclusion of a formula in our development plans. An Taisce wins its cases because of the way they are currently framed.

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, after line 37, to insert the following: "(e) Protocol No. 13 to the Convention concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, done at Vilnius on the 3rd day of May, 2002;" This amendment was also discussed on Committee Stage. I have tabled it again because, as Protocol No. 13 will come into force in less than two weeks – on 1 July –...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister of State is wrong in this regard. The introduction of the legislation and the coming into force of the protocol are simultaneous events. However, I will withdraw my amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment No. 2 not moved.

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 7: In page 6, to delete lines 2 to 4. We propose this amendment to delete subsection (2)(a) of section 5. If there is a declaration of incompatibility by the courts, this subsection would seem to reinstate the validity of the provision being ruled incompatible by the court. The section is not necessary and my colleague, Senator Ryan, made a very strong argument against...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 8: In page 6, lines 11 and 12, to delete "after the making of the order" and substitute "after a copy thereof is transmitted to him or her in accordance with such rules of court as may be made in respect of proceedings under this Act". A similar amendment to amendment No. 8 was discussed on Committee Stage. This amendment has been tabled because the Labour Party believes...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I will withdraw the amendment. Section 5(3) states that "the Taoiseach shall cause a copy of any order containing a declaration of incompatibility to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas within the next 21 days on which that House has sat after the making of the order", but I do not believe that will be possible in certain cases. It can take six weeks for an order to be drawn up and...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (24 Jun 2003)

Joanna Tuffy: I move amendment No. 9: In page 6, between lines 30 and 31 to insert the following: "(6) Where as a result of an incompatibility between a statutory provision or rule of law and a Convention provision, or a failure to act in a manner compatible with a Convention provision, a person has been convicted of a criminal offence in circumstances where but for the incompatibility or failure the...